Entries from September 2012

Mary Olivia “Billie” Privette Early, 88, died Thursday, September 27, 2012, at her residence, surrounded by her children.

Mary was born in Darlington County, S.C., the daughter of the late Jacob Peele and Vera Mae Privette. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Doyet Arnold "Jack" Early; her sister, Vera Mae Anderson, and her brother, retired Lt. Col. Jacob Henry Privette.

She was a graduate of the school of nursing of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina. She worked as a graduate nurse in Washington, DC, during World War II. She returned to South Carolina and married her high school sweetheart upon his arrival home from the war.

Mrs. Early worked as head nurse of the Pediatric Department of Hall County Hospital for 14 years. After retiring from nursing, she became an active member of the Medical Auxiliary of Northeast Georgia Hospital. She served as president of the Auxiliary and was instrumental in establishing the first "Market Place" as the major fundraiser for the Auxiliary for the past 25 years. Mrs. Early received the prestigious "employee of the year" and "volunteer of the year" awards from the hospital. She was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be Saturday, September 29 at 3 p.m. from Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating with the interment following at Hillside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at the New Liberty United Methodist Church. Pastor Katie Lancaster and the Rev. Jeff Gailey will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 28, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.

He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late James and Grace Ayers Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a member of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church and was retired from SCT Yarns in Jefferson, where he worked as an overhauler. Mr. Brewer was preceded in death by his son, Gary Brewer; and brother, Donald Brewer.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Miles and the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. The burial will follow in the Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with his grandsons honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crooked Creek Baptist Church, 6202 Jefferson River Rd., Athens, GA 30607.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Lynn Adams and their loving pet companion, "Trixie;" daughter, Andrea Adams of Snellville; and Donnie's grand-dogs, "Sluggo" and "DiDi;" brother, Kenneth Adams (June), Snellville; sister-in-law, Cheryl Edwards (Phillip), Clarksville, Tenn.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives; and a host of friends.

Donnie was born in Snellville, on October 6, 1950, the son of the late Annie Ruth Simonton Adams and Watson Ralph Adams. He was preceded in death by a brother, Winfred Ray Adams. He graduated from South Gwinnett High School and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. Donnie loved to hunt, go fishing and work in his yard. He will be greatly missed by his adoring family.

A service celebrating his life will be held Friday, September 28, at 2 p.m. at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with Chaplain Dennis Dodge officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Donnie Adams.

She was born May 16, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., worked for Montgomery Ward, and was a member of the Allen Memorial Baptist Church in Salisbury, Md. Mrs. Miles was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Miles.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Don and Vicky Miles and Reginald Miles; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 24, at the chapel of Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, Md., with interment following at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Md. William Warren officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Horizons North, 2020 Beverly Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.